Guide To European Valves For Control, Isolation And Safety 2E

A reference for engineers designing new process systems or modifying existing systems who are looking either for valves with specific characteristics or want to survey what is available. The sections cover isolating values, non-return valves, safety relief valves, regulators, control valves, valve and piping sizing, noise in valves, valve stem sealing, actuators, materials, instrumentation and ancillary equipment, piping and connectors, quality assurance and testing, installation, maintenance and problem solving, standardization, selection and processing, classification, manufacturers and suppliers, and units and conversions. Some advertising is included. The first edition appeared in 1998. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)